The yarn in my Sméara Dubha mittens came from a blend of Connemara Blackface and Texel fleece, dyed with blackberries and young gorse flowers. The Sheep and Wool Centre spin and dye small samples of Galway, Connemara Blackface and Texel fleece on their premises in Leenane. All yarn is dyed using natural ingredients and set using salt or alum and heat.

The mitts are made for an average ladies hand. Snugish fit. I have a small paw so for a larger hand maybe knit a couple of extra rows before gusset shaping and again after dividing for thumb.